Just purchased and unpacked last night. Going to use as ocf for a wedding reception. I enjoyed your video. You inspired me to get the kit and use the gels.
Thank you Lyndah. A useful review, which has helped me avoid some of the problems you experienced. A useful flash, but rather expensive for what it is.
I like your review, especially your honesty around picking up your usual gear and suddenly finding that it doesn't fit - I totally understand because it's Godox and is the same brand that you already use..! I'm glad you left that in because it's such a useful lesson to include; it's a timely reminder to always test and check new gear before taking it on a paid shoot. Thanks for the behind scenes look at using the gels and underexposing to increase contrast. Your photos are gorgeous! The AD100Pro works well, I bought two to use as portrait lights and rim lights.
The issue you are having is the way it is supposed to work. All groups fire every time unless turned off. Your AD100 needs to be set to the channel and group you want to adjust. Your AD100 was set on Group A and you were adjusting group B. If you want to be sure when you are using only 1 flash you can turn off the other groups. There was no malfunction in this operation. Remember you must set the group and channel on the AD100 and make sure that is the group you are adjusting on you trigger.
@@jaym5938 How dare she not be a master at gear she had just recently started using! The horror! It's so easy to be a decent human being, you should try it sometime
Enjoyed the video. The strobe not firing issue might be linked to being too close to it. There is a setting of the trigger for when you’re working closer to the strobe
Great content. It could be radio interference that is messing up your signal from the trigger to the light, I usually use the scan feature in the xpro trigger to find the best channels to avoid misfires.
I enjoy using the AD300Pro with the Godox mount softbox since it's very portable compared to using a Bowens mount softbox and I do have a AD100Pro coming in soon. It's too bad they didn't make a way for the AD-S85/65 to attach to the AD100Pro, but maybe it was a cost cut, the weight of the light couldn't carry the softbox weight or a design decision. I also wish there was also a way to use the AK-R1 kit on the AD300Pro. Would have been better if they could all work interchangeably.
Great points. As I get to light with the AD100PRO more & more.im loving using the umbrella (sw130) for large soft light and the ak r1 kit for more direct light.
Hi, The AD65 /85 softbox is a Godox proprietary mount. The S2 adaptor you see me holding is Bowens mount, therefore the 2 don't fit. BUT you CAN use an umbrella with the umbrella stand that comes with the AD100 or a softbox with BOWENS mount.
Hey Lynda, the flash will still fire even if you are in another group, as long as you are on the same channel. You would need to turn off the group to keep it from firing. I’ve done the same thing 😊 and was wondering why the lighting remained the same even while I was changing the settings on the trigger. Easy mistake, and easy fix. Sending love 😊🙏🏾
I think those flash use 2.4 to signal with. That’s the most common used signal, lots of devices are on that frequency. The amount of devices near Your location may cause the flash signal to “drop out”. You get the same problem with wireless mic, guitars etc.
I love your video. The real hands on. If you were just starting out, knowing wjat you know now, and had the budget for only 1 flash, would it be the AD100pro or something like the V860iii?
I really love the shots taken against the window with the Blue gel. Was that a Full CTB, or a theatrical? Nice review as well. I'm looking forward to seeing your other videos.
The softbox ads65w is with Godox X-mount made for the ad300pro and the ad400 pro And the bracket you are using is made for Godox regular S Bowens mount
So if it is the Godox S2 bracket you can insert regular speedlights, ad100pro, Ad200pro, Ad300pro, Ad400pro and then use the chosen combination with all Bowens mount light shapers
So great to see another video from you Lyndah! Your images from this shoot are awesome! I've thought about getting one of these little flashes, but having two AD200s already, I couldn't see the value in spending the money for something with less power. Although, the size of the ad100 is very tempting!
Really appreciate you coming back for more Clark! Yeah, I have 2 AD200s too. But I can't lie, the 100 is a nifty little light. Something you can grab quickly and use even with an umbrella. I've been using it more and more since I got it.
Excellent review, so detailed and easy to watch, loved it. Thanks for including the mistakes, despite some coments ive read, this kind of unexpected incompatibility is very usual on daily photography work. Outstanding results by the way, I'm looking forward to see more content from you and I'll search fornthese filters you're using. Thanks again from 🇵🇪 Perú
I have a very old manfrotto tripod. (I can't remember the model number) With a pistol grip head which I purchased to swap out the ball head it came with.
Thank you for the video. I really enjoyed it, you do very nice work. Regarding the trigger and the flash, what I have found is that you have to really make sure the flash and trigger settings are in sync. If the flash is on a different group other than what you selected and if that group is not turned off on the receiver it will still fire at whatever settings that group is set to. Just double check settings and turn off any groups on the trigger you’re not using
Hi Lyndah. I love this video - it's the warts n all element that makes it so much closer to true OCF experiences than 99% of other videos on TH-cam. I can't believe that other photographers don't experience hiccoughs - perhaps they edit them out - which just means we viewers learn less. I guess a few questions 1) did you do much/any post-processing? It looks like your model has perfect skin! 2) you could have warmed up her skin in post instead of using CTO gels? 3) you have to tell either the trigger or the strobe that you're going to shoot HSS right? I think you don't need to do that with Profoto equipment (although who wants to pay 3x as much for Profoto) 4) What did the Magsphere do for you? 6) How did you create the great shot at 15:00 in the video? 5) I have AD300 Pro and am considering adding an AD100. Thank for pointing out the issues with softboxes etc but I think I would only use it barebulb 6) On the subject of the AD300 - I like it because you don't have to add a mount. However, there seems to be a very limited number of softboxes with the Godox mount, right? I'm looking for a strip box with a Godox mount. Know of one? 7) You sound like you're from England?
Hey! Is this a good sweet spot between a Godox speed light and an AD 200? I want something different but just trying to decide if this small upgrade from my speed light is a win. What are your thoughts
Annette do you have the AD200? It's my fave and without doubt gets the most use on all my shoots, especially location shoots. I love that I can double them up to get 400 watts of power when needed. If is going to buy one flash, it'll be that. I have Link in the description to pick up one.
@@LyndahWells no, I just have a speed light (TT685). I don’t normally shoot with flash. I use flash for some creative shots with Gels but not my norm to use flash to light my client. I shoot mainly in natural light. But wanted something maybe a little more powerful than a speed light but not as powerful as an AD 200. If that makes sense lol
This little flash is a monster! What are your thoughts about the photos produced from this shoot?
Just purchased and unpacked last night. Going to use as ocf for a wedding reception. I enjoyed your video. You inspired me to get the kit and use the gels.
show us the raw photos
@@LyndahWells Stunning
Your modifiers have a godox mount for Ad300 and Ad400 Pro only. The S2 adapter youre using adapts standard Bowens mount modifiers
Images with the blue gel are fantastic!
So glad you love them! My fave too.
Get the angler fastbox 28" softbox. Much easier than having multiple pieces to deal with.
Wish your channel has tons more content that I could just binge on. This was fun to watch. You're fantastic
Wow, thank you!
Thank you Lyndah. A useful review, which has helped me avoid some of the problems you experienced. A useful flash, but rather expensive for what it is.
I like your review, especially your honesty around picking up your usual gear and suddenly finding that it doesn't fit - I totally understand because it's Godox and is the same brand that you already use..! I'm glad you left that in because it's such a useful lesson to include; it's a timely reminder to always test and check new gear before taking it on a paid shoot. Thanks for the behind scenes look at using the gels and underexposing to increase contrast. Your photos are gorgeous! The AD100Pro works well, I bought two to use as portrait lights and rim lights.
This seems to highlight problems we all could face Very educational and great content
I appreciate you saying this. I could have edited it out so easily but decided to include it :)
The issue you are having is the way it is supposed to work. All groups fire every time unless turned off. Your AD100 needs to be set to the channel and group you want to adjust. Your AD100 was set on Group A and you were adjusting group B. If you want to be sure when you are using only 1 flash you can turn off the other groups. There was no malfunction in this operation. Remember you must set the group and channel on the AD100 and make sure that is the group you are adjusting on you trigger.
I don't know about her, but it definitely helped me, Dhanyabad🙏 @
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Glad this video is helping. Thanks John for sharing this comment and helping others. Appreciate you taking the time to do so.
@@jaym5938 I thanked John in the comment above.
@@jaym5938 How dare she not be a master at gear she had just recently started using! The horror! It's so easy to be a decent human being, you should try it sometime
Enjoyed the video. The strobe not firing issue might be linked to being too close to it. There is a setting of the trigger for when you’re working closer to the strobe
I was thinking the same :)
Great content. It could be radio interference that is messing up your signal from the trigger to the light, I usually use the scan feature in the xpro trigger to find the best channels to avoid misfires.
Thanks for the info!
Thank you very much that was amazing 🙌❤️
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent Shots, Queen. ❤📸
A very honest review. Thank you!!!
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
"Portability = 7.5/10" ?? What existing other strobe would you rate with Portability = 8, 9 or even 10/10 ??
Great review!! Just subscribed 👍 your a great photographer aswel as a presenter 👌📸
Thanks so much for the sub.
Nice work young lady Ike sent me 😎
Thanks for watching and hopefully you'll stay for more vids. 👍🏽
Photos look great, sorry you ran into those issues.
I enjoy using the AD300Pro with the Godox mount softbox since it's very portable compared to using a Bowens mount softbox and I do have a AD100Pro coming in soon. It's too bad they didn't make a way for the AD-S85/65 to attach to the AD100Pro, but maybe it was a cost cut, the weight of the light couldn't carry the softbox weight or a design decision. I also wish there was also a way to use the AK-R1 kit on the AD300Pro. Would have been better if they could all work interchangeably.
Great points. As I get to light with the AD100PRO more & more.im loving using the umbrella (sw130) for large soft light and the ak r1 kit for more direct light.
Is the softbox designed to fit the Godox AD300 pro Godox brought out their own mount.
Hi, The AD65 /85 softbox is a Godox proprietary mount. The S2 adaptor you see me holding is Bowens mount, therefore the 2 don't fit. BUT you CAN use an umbrella with the umbrella stand that comes with the AD100 or a softbox with BOWENS mount.
Interesting to see someone with inadequate knowledge of a product makes a review about that! So much for the high ego and social media mess!
Hey Lynda, the flash will still fire even if you are in another group, as long as you are on the same channel. You would need to turn off the group to keep it from firing. I’ve done the same thing 😊 and was wondering why the lighting remained the same even while I was changing the settings on the trigger. Easy mistake, and easy fix. Sending love 😊🙏🏾
Hello,
Do you resolve the problem of unconnectING cause I bought that flash with the XPro II I ve got the same problem ,?
I think those flash use 2.4 to signal with. That’s the most common used signal, lots of devices are on that frequency. The amount of devices near Your location may cause the flash signal to “drop out”. You get the same problem with wireless mic, guitars etc.
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Awesome shoot Lyndah!
it's all about the channel! the group has nothing to do with it.
Did you scan the location for the best Channels?
Maybe that will eliminate issues with the Flash and the Trigger.
I didn't but I haven't had this issue again.
How does the AD100 work out in sunny days?
I love your video. The real hands on. If you were just starting out, knowing wjat you know now, and had the budget for only 1 flash, would it be the AD100pro or something like the V860iii?
If I were starting out today I would hands fown but the Godox AD200. My favorite flash that has so much versatility.
@@LyndahWells I really appreciate this.
What are you shooting the vids with?? Soooooper sharp!! Well focused.
Thanks my videographer films with a Canon @remormedia
I really love the shots taken against the window with the Blue gel. Was that a Full CTB, or a theatrical? Nice review as well. I'm looking forward to seeing your other videos.
I am considering add these to my reception lighting kit… I like the fact that it has a zoom feature that my ad200 does not have
in HSS it is not so powerfull
Thank you for being honest about the glitches you found straight out of the box.
The softbox ads65w is with Godox X-mount made for the ad300pro and the ad400 pro And the bracket you are using is made for Godox regular S Bowens mount
So if it is the Godox S2 bracket you can insert regular speedlights, ad100pro, Ad200pro, Ad300pro, Ad400pro and then use the chosen combination with all Bowens mount light shapers
Thanks Bengt, figured it out eventually 👍🏽 and thanks for watching.
So great to see another video from you Lyndah! Your images from this shoot are awesome! I've thought about getting one of these little flashes, but having two AD200s already, I couldn't see the value in spending the money for something with less power. Although, the size of the ad100 is very tempting!
Really appreciate you coming back for more Clark! Yeah, I have 2 AD200s too. But I can't lie, the 100 is a nifty little light. Something you can grab quickly and use even with an umbrella. I've been using it more and more since I got it.
Excellent review, so detailed and easy to watch, loved it. Thanks for including the mistakes, despite some coments ive read, this kind of unexpected incompatibility is very usual on daily photography work. Outstanding results by the way, I'm looking forward to see more content from you and I'll search fornthese filters you're using. Thanks again from 🇵🇪 Perú
What tripod did you use for this shoot?
I have a very old manfrotto tripod. (I can't remember the model number) With a pistol grip head which I purchased to swap out the ball head it came with.
firing issues may be related to your xpro trgger using rechargeable batteries. it needs full voltage of alkaline
Thanks so much!
Well done. Thank you
Thank you too!
Hey Lyndah, great video! question: How did you fit the Magsphere on a round flash? I thought Magsphere is only for rectangular Speedlight. Thank you
Hi John, head on over to watch my video reviewing the ad100 and you'll see me fit the maggrip and test out other modifiers.
Thank you for the video. I really enjoyed it, you do very nice work. Regarding the trigger and the flash, what I have found is that you have to really make sure the flash and trigger settings are in sync. If the flash is on a different group other than what you selected and if that group is not turned off on the receiver it will still fire at whatever settings that group is set to. Just double check settings and turn off any groups on the trigger you’re not using
Hi Lyndah. I love this video - it's the warts n all element that makes it so much closer to true OCF experiences than 99% of other videos on TH-cam. I can't believe that other photographers don't experience hiccoughs - perhaps they edit them out - which just means we viewers learn less. I guess a few questions 1) did you do much/any post-processing? It looks like your model has perfect skin! 2) you could have warmed up her skin in post instead of using CTO gels? 3) you have to tell either the trigger or the strobe that you're going to shoot HSS right? I think you don't need to do that with Profoto equipment (although who wants to pay 3x as much for Profoto) 4) What did the Magsphere do for you? 6) How did you create the great shot at 15:00 in the video? 5) I have AD300 Pro and am considering adding an AD100. Thank for pointing out the issues with softboxes etc but I think I would only use it barebulb 6) On the subject of the AD300 - I like it because you don't have to add a mount. However, there seems to be a very limited number of softboxes with the Godox mount, right? I'm looking for a strip box with a Godox mount. Know of one? 7) You sound like you're from England?
Very Very Edition...
Thanks
very nice video! Came along way in that setting and flash, nice photos! You got some skillZ
Love the review, loved the mistakes, professionalism the art and the honesty 🥰
Thanks so much!
Your shots are amazing!!!!!! Gorgeous model photographed gorgeously!!!!!
Thank you so much!!
Great video! I love how you used the color gels to add dimension to the images! As always, such beautiful work!
Helpful review, I’m wondering how you found the modeling light, is it powerful enough to be useful?
Yes it would. I hope it worked out!
Great video. Thanks for keeping it real!
Shaun seems so perfect to work with. She can't take a bad photo. Keep working.
Thanks she's amazing to work with.
Спасибо за ваш рассказ об этой замечательной вспышки, купил себе тоже такую, очень доволен!
That was such a helpful video. Thank you, Lyndah.
Great video Lynda, I use the ad200 but thinking about getting the ad100 as a 2nd light. Your model is lovely.
That's a great combo. Thank you Shaune is stunning.
Wonderful content! Your channel deserves more subscribers! ❤
Thank you so much!
Great video, very clear and informative!
Instant subscribe!! Thanks a lot, would love to see you post-process the photos!❤️
Thank you so much.
Love your honesty 👌good review!
glad to see US.. awesome
Nice Video...Very educative
Thanks for watching.
Very nice review and tutorial , thank you.
Thanks so much!
Great use of the ad100!
Thank you.
Very informative Lynda as per usual. Love the model. Will, there be an edited video soon?
Thanks for the sub Trish! When you say edited version? Do you mean editing the photos?
Lol sorry, I meant retouching an Image.
Great work and review. You just got a new subscriber.
Than you. Really appreciate it!
Hey! Is this a good sweet spot between a Godox speed light and an AD 200? I want something different but just trying to decide if this small upgrade from my speed light is a win. What are your thoughts
Annette do you have the AD200? It's my fave and without doubt gets the most use on all my shoots, especially location shoots. I love that I can double them up to get 400 watts of power when needed. If is going to buy one flash, it'll be that. I have Link in the description to pick up one.
If you're planning on using a flag on camera the V1 would be your best bet, it's 76 watts of power but has a hotshoe if you plan to use it on camera
@@LyndahWells no, I just have a speed light (TT685). I don’t normally shoot with flash. I use flash for some creative shots with Gels but not my norm to use flash to light my client. I shoot mainly in natural light. But wanted something maybe a little more powerful than a speed light but not as powerful as an AD 200. If that makes sense lol
@@LyndahWells I’d be using OCF.
dope video
Your very attractive, also nice review, Also I love the accent 😍
Your post editing is gorgeous!
Glad you think so!
Great review.... thnaks
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very nice
Thanks. Much appreciated.
Awesome review!
Thank you so much for watching @marquel.
Very nice
Thanks for watching.
Awesome work
Thanks!
when you don't know fittings for a bowens mount I'm gone....
Bye!